Recommendation for Stephen Markham, 27 May 1839

his own aggrandizement, but rather that of the Community: We feel warranted in commissioning him to go forth amongst the faithful, as our agent to gather up and receive such means in money or otherwise as shall enable us to meet our engagements which are now about to devolve upon us, in consequence of our purchases here for the Church, and we humbly trust that our brethren generally will enable him to come to our assistance before our credit shall suffer on this account.

Joseph Smith Jn

S. E. [p. 47]

his own aggrandizement, but rather that of the Community: We feel warranted in commissioning him to go forth amongst the faithful, as our agent to gather up and receive such means in money or otherwise as shall enable himus to meet our engagements which are now about to devolve upon us, in consequence of our purchases here for the Church, and we humbly trust that our brethren generally will enable him to come to our assistance before our credit shall suffer on this account.

Located near middle of western boundary of state, bordering Mississippi River. European Americans settled area, 1820s. From bank of river, several feet above high-water mark, ground described as nearly level for six or seven blocks before gradually sloping...